Sandy Creek wins coin toss, then loses home playoff game to No. 1 Griffin
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Sandy Creek’s football team won the coin toss to play at home in the state semifinals, but now will have to play on the road after GHSA rules clarification.
It was a huge turn of events for Sandy Creek. Who is the team’s opponent this week? Griffin, ranked No. 1 in Class AAAA and heavy favorites to win the state championship.
How did it happen? Sandy Creek’s stadium does not meet the seating capacity of 6,000 for a state semifinals game. The GHSA waives the rule for the playoff’s first three rounds, while next week’s championship games are held at the Georgia Dome.
After Sandy Creek realized the mistake, the school turned itself in and will play at Griffin at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
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BEAR_GRIP
December 1st, 2009
12:42 pm
Ok you imbeciles..who is smart enough to figure this one out?
Vir sapit qui pauca loquitur
(and therefore Sandy Creek is)
Non Gradus Anus Rodentum!
studentofthegame
December 1st, 2009
12:44 pm
In all seriousness I think Sandy Creek is pretty good team. If they weren’t they wouldnt have made this far. All the talk about where they are playing is overrated. The fans arent that loud anyway its because we havent had to be honestly. So to the Pats please bring your fans your best it should be a great game
hampton_bear
December 1st, 2009
1:24 pm
Ok ok…all seriousness…This is a my sentiments for THE SANDY CREEK (including the cheerleaders and band members who work hard as well)..(I am really disappointed in the fans though) congrats to all concerned seriously. It is a great feat for you to have made it this far. I for one recognize the hard work and sacrifice it takes to do this. I am a former Bear player, and we used to have some great games against Fayette Co. and Mcintosh. I am glad the game is in Griffin, but really understand the frustration you must have about the game being moved. Mistakes happen. But again, you were honest and admitted your oversight. I’m looking forward to the game and have not missed one yet this year. Griffin has a noted history of winning and the accolades are well deserved. Sandy Creek may be there one day also. You are already off to a great start! Just look at this…in our classification alone (AAAA) three of the four remaining teams are nearly county neighbors…Spalding, Fayette, Rockdale. That is awesome if you think about it. And Athens (Clarke Central) is not that far away either,and had they not beaten North Clayton, well…it boggles the mind. All I am saying is,. we should be happy we have the talent in this area we live in. So Good luck folks, and remember that there is more to life than football. Learn to be good citizens and take care of your families and friends. GO BEARS!
hampton_bear
December 1st, 2009
1:31 pm
just wondering if any of the Sandy Creek folks can step up to the plate and give congrats for the super season and hard work Griffin has put in this year as well…
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
1:39 pm
Hampton_Bear said it well! This will be a great game!! Nobody KNOWS who will win. Being a Bear Fan, I hope they don’t lose, and that has been my wish every game. They haven’t failed me yet. I hope Sandy Creek brings the noise just like we do so we can FEEL the noise! I read in an earlier post something about the talent that has come out of Griffin. They have no idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
1:42 pm
Can anyone name all the pro ball players that has come out of Griffin?
GHS Bear 1988
December 1st, 2009
1:47 pm
Sandy Creek Fans can you all say anything relevant to this coming Fridays Football game. All you been doing on this blog site hurling insults get a grip. Life ain’t all that peachy cream in North Fayette and Fairburn,in this bad economy. Bottom line is this when your team step on the field this Friday,They are in for good ole fashion Woodshed ass whipping. So talk for now b/c after Fri. night we will not be hearing all these crime stats. Which have absolutely nothing to do with this game.
Griffin Fan
December 1st, 2009
1:54 pm
All I got to say is GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!! We got this!!
Fans
December 1st, 2009
1:56 pm
Go Packers Of Colquitt County
GHS Alumni
December 1st, 2009
1:58 pm
Bears Rules!
GriffinMBABulldawg
December 1st, 2009
2:06 pm
Griffin’s NFL Players are:
Randy Baldwin
John Brewer
Charlie Clemons
Chris Clemons
Nic Clemons
Stacey Driver
O’Mar Ellison
Willie Gault
Freddie Gilbert
Sherrod Martin
Gregg McCrary
Alton Montgomery
Dwayne Morgan
Johnathan Sullivan
Ben Talley
Jesse “The Hammer” Tuggle
gripp1922
December 1st, 2009
2:23 pm
falcon-very well said….
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
2:26 pm
Thank you GriffinMBABulldawg! Griffin Bears are going to show you how we do it at “DA HOUSE”!!!!! Our announcer will be sure to let you know where you are and what to expect ad “DA HOUSE”!!! Go Bears!!!!!
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
2:28 pm
To GRIFFINWILLCHOKE, you sound mentally unstable. PLEASE stay home and watch the game on Tv! We don’t want our children subject to that type of behavior. Thanks!
GetaLife
December 1st, 2009
2:47 pm
What in the world?! All I see is hating, hating, sipping on the hatorade. Sandy Creek deserves a chance at the State Championships! We’ve worked hard for YEARS! And when Griffin recognizes our hard work, we’ll recognize theirs. It’s a two sided deal here. Who made ya’ll God. And seriously? This is FOOTBALL! Yeah it’s fun and it could make your career, but seriously, every single person in the United States can live without it. Pulease!!! And good luck to both Sandy Creek High School and Griffin.
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
2:48 pm
SandyCreek, PLEEEEEAAASE show up for your team. They are going to need the support. We belong to a noisy crew. And you might want to be a little early too!!!!
tim
December 1st, 2009
2:49 pm
Pathetic that a AAAA high school doesnt have a stadium that holds 6000, but even if it did it would never be more than half full. If Sandy Creek wins the toss they should get to decide if they want to bring in temporary bleachers or move the game to another neighboring stadium for the game. GA HS playoff rules are stupid.
PATS FAN!
December 1st, 2009
2:50 pm
Yall all have the maturity level of a 5 year old…… Grow up.
GetaLife
December 1st, 2009
2:53 pm
So what if Sandy Creek doesn’t have a enormous stadium? That doesn’t make a football team good.
Shaq B 14
December 1st, 2009
3:04 pm
As a former Griffin High player I know that the griffin bears will bring their A++++ effort the the game, Sandy Creek doesn’t stand a chance against the mighty mighty bears… The football team has come up short too many times but this year is totally different… GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bear_Truth
December 1st, 2009
3:21 pm
Thomas Paine you are a LIAR AND A FRAUD:
Agency approves accreditation for school system
The Griffin-Spalding County School System has earned an “accredited with quality” status from the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC), according to a news release. The school system was recommended for this status after a consultant visited and inspected all schools in the system for a week in October.
“Accreditation is truly an accomplishment and an indication of the hard work, diligence and attention the district provides in assuring quality education,” said Cynthia Anderson, middle school curriculum director for the school system, in an e-mail. Being accredited by the GAC, an independent agency governed by a board of educators, means that schools provide comprehensive and quality teaching and learning experiences while preparing students for the next academic level.
Schools in the Griffin-Spalding County School System were evaluated in the areas of organization, personnel, program of studies, school plant, finances and summer school.
During his evaluation, the consultant looked closely at how school personnel meet standards by observing their actions and reviewing documentation. On a district level, the consultant evaluated the district’s board of education policies, emergency plan, contractual handbook and financial audit.
Bad_Bear
December 1st, 2009
3:31 pm
We cover all the bases here folks…NO ONE BASHES GRIFFIN AND GETS AWAY WITH IT….
man are we gonna have a fun time Friday night….PREPARE FOR THE ONSLAUGHT OF HUMILIATION PATTY CAKES, for it is ONNNNNNNNN!!!!!!
studentofthegame
December 1st, 2009
3:32 pm
Thomas the only person who you amuse is yourself. I cant believe you were accepted into Griffin Tech. If Spalding Co. would have lost their accreditation it would be on the news. Your source seems to be as clueless as you are. Now please blog about the game.
SC Grad
December 1st, 2009
3:45 pm
Sandy Creek will win 28-7
Bad_Bear
December 1st, 2009
4:29 pm
Paine (IN THE…..) you shall not get away with it…. you propagandist! The mighty Bears are NOT Block heads, nor Bozos. They do, however, Block bozos, and SMASH heads…stick to making corsets you vile frenchman. Better yet….Return to the depths from whence you emanated.
#1 fer now
December 1st, 2009
4:34 pm
Thomas, too funny. Your work on Common Sense was better than what you’re working on here but I’ll give you credit that it is engaging in its own little way. I pat you on the head for your efforts.
Sandy Creek? Isn’t that the squirrel on Spongebob Squarepants? That tree dome is indeed too small to play host to Griffin’s continued march to a title.
Green and Gold Bear
December 1st, 2009
5:02 pm
Stop the trash talking about either school or town. Everyone is proud of their hometown. I am very proud to be calling a GRIFFINITE! I have lived here all my life and graduated in 1984 from GHS. Griffin has produced close to 40 Pro Athletes. That is a tribute to the athletic program. Willie Gault, Jessie Tuggle, Nick Clemons, Freddie Gilbert, Randy Baldwin, Alton Montgomery are just a few notables who have played in the NFL. It’s a football game. Let the boys play ball and leave it at that.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:12 pm
Yep,
Stay home and listen on the radio in the safety of your own home. You don’t need to denigrate others to make up for your poor sportsmanship.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:15 pm
You can’t change peoples’ opinions. If the Sandy Creek people want to stay at home because of some rumors of crime, let them stay at home and listen on the radio. Their loss.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:19 pm
Follow you forebear, Thomas Paine, and show a little commom sense.
Yep
December 1st, 2009
5:22 pm
This is why they play the games wrote: “You don’t need to denigrate others to make up for your poor sportsmanship.”
How did I denigrate anyone or show poor sportsmanship?
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:30 pm
I apoplogize to Yep. I thought I saw a comment attributed to him that spoke negatively of Griffin. My apologies.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:34 pm
The point is to just lrt the kids play ball. Eough of the civic pride aspect. The teams play to win. That’s it. No political agenda whatsoever.
#1 fer now
December 1st, 2009
5:43 pm
If they listen on the radio, let them listen to the Bears’ broadcast, especially the tailgate show. They tell me what to look out for with our Bears and the other team while I’m at the stadium and they’re almost always right. And when they’re not right, they’re at least funny as heck.
GHS Bear 1988
December 1st, 2009
6:01 pm
To all the all living high on the Hog Sandy Creek Fans. Who can barely afford to live in The Country Lake and North Ridge subdivisions and all the houses along Holyfiled Hwy and Westbridge Rd. With all your foreclosed propertys. Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, It’s easy to hide and say life is all gravy in your surburban neighborhood. Reality is though yall ain’t no better than the next person. Truth be told yall living a lie. Sad part is you choose a HS football blog site to try and justify your miserable ass existence. Come Friday though make sure you have a front row seat on how a real Football team performs on the field, When The Griffin high School Bears take care of your Sandy Creek Cream Puffs. Better yet watch it on TV where you can see all the instant replays of the Mighty Bears waxing yall sorry excuse for a team. This is for all the clowns that don’t discuss football on here but wanna disrespect the Grip. Get a Fffing life.
GHS#1
December 1st, 2009
6:31 pm
Just a head up to the Sandy Creek fans. I read you have a cool “train bell’ that you ring. Just to let you know that if it is anything like an airhorn it will not be allowed at Memorial Stadium. Since GHSA adopted the rule this year of no air horns and whisles they are not allowed at the stadium, and you will be ask to leave. All other noise makers like jugs cow bells ect. are allowed and incouraged. I like the airhorns, but put my away. So just want to let you know before there was a problem Friday night. Have a safe trip to Griffin, and I hope that all the players remain healthy during the game.
Gina McKinney
December 1st, 2009
6:39 pm
I can’t believe your headline! It looks like Sandy Creek has lost the game and it hasn’t even been played. Even when you click on the story it looks like Sandy Creek lost. You might try rewording it. At any rate I support Sandy Creek and this is going to be a heck of a game. GOOD LUCK PATRIOTS! GO CREEK! GO BIG RED! We will be there Loud and Proud!
Sandy Ceek on deck......
December 1st, 2009
6:53 pm
I am going to make it simple for anybody who reads this blog. Sandy Creek will win this game no matter where its played. Its just a simple fact that these Griffin people should get used to.lmao…..
ghsbears94
December 1st, 2009
7:08 pm
To griffinwillchoke,
If you go in the past ‘04,’05
In 04- Griffin 35 – Sandy Creek 28
In 05- Griffin 30 – Sandy Creek 0
So shut the heck up
Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
7:23 pm
So let me get this straight. The Sandy Creek fans are afraid of the major crime wave they perceive of in Griffin. So does this mean you guys would be too afraid to drive to the Dome? I mean, Vine City is SO much safer than Griffin. I bet that most of the Sandy Creek fans have better sense than some of the ones on this blog. I think they will be perfectly safe in Griffin and will have a good time at the game.
I hear that Sandy Creek has a damn good team and I’ve seen 11 of Griffin’s games this year and they have alot of talent on defense, offense and special teams. Griffin has scored a touchdown in the first 20 seconds of the game or 3 times this year. The first string defense has given up 37 points in 13 games. ( 24 points by 2nd/3rd string D and 7 by offensive interception)
So talking trash means nothing. We’ll see whose the best about 10PM Friday night.
Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
7:26 pm
If it makes you feel better, I’ll get my friend Doug (Fayette County cop ) to come protect you guys. lol. Just Kidding.
NC.EAGLE FAN
December 1st, 2009
7:51 pm
all you’ll babies whanning about the crime just worry about the game,where do you think the next game at, there crime in atlanta and around the dome are you going down there
unbiased observer
December 1st, 2009
7:52 pm
Griffin has sent more players to the NFL than Sandy Creek has on its current roster. You better do some research Mr GriffinWillChoke.
Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
8:31 pm
Fayette Dawg said…Hope our players are able to concentrate on the game and not being mugged. Run the ball at #47 and you will be mugged all right. Ask the other 13 teams that tryed it.
GO PATRIOTS
December 1st, 2009
8:37 pm
Both teams have had great years.That being said…..upsets do happen. Look at South West Dekalb, they were supposed to make it to the championship. Congrats to Sandy Creek for beating Tucker, last years defending champion. They also went down to South Georgia and beat a solid Thomas County Central team.This has been, by far, the best year of Sandy Creek football in their history. Honestly, this game is like the Championship game, #1 and #2 meeting. It’s going to be a great football game. Remember, its only football….
21-17 patriots
GO PATRIOTS!!!!!
BEAR MEAT..
December 1st, 2009
9:15 pm
man im really scared to shop at fayette co..now.geuss i will go to macon mall?
Only the AJC
December 1st, 2009
9:34 pm
People read the Griffin Daily News? Really?
People read The Citizen? Really?
Wow. Who knew?
C/O94bearpride
December 1st, 2009
10:36 pm
I love Griffin I played football when I was in high school. I hear all this talk about Getto Griffin please this is about football and Sandy Creek do not match up to Griffin Bears!!!!!!!!!!
WTF
December 1st, 2009
10:47 pm
What? Am I reading this right? It sounds like we have a lot of poor sportsmanship. I am not from Griffin or Fayetteville. But from what I hear, the Griffin High School Bears are going to DOMINATE Sandy Creek. I hope Sandy Creek are not pumping them guys up so hard until they think they gone win. I heard that they had Appalachee players crying LITERALLY last week. You don’t want to mess with those boys. They are the Truth!! And yeah, I heard that they had some kids on the dance team, with the band and the cheerleaders. So what? That just goes to show you the talent that comes from Griffin. So Sandy Creek just calm down and take that butt whooping like a TEAM!! LOL!!!
BearFan number 1
December 1st, 2009
10:50 pm
@ WTF, I know that’s right, they gone need to calm down and take the butt whooping like a TEAM!!! But don’t worry, we’ll have some die hard Bears Fan on Sandy Creek’s side to keep them calm because it’s going to be hard staying humble as we beat their butt’s!